The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15) vs. Audi S3 (13 - 16)

€ 27,000
Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15) Mercedes A 180 CDI
€ 40,100
 Audi S3 (13 - 16) Audi S3
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes A 180 CDI is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Audi S3.
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Audi S3
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)
70.1
79.6
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 (13 - 16)
70
77.4
70.1 in
Width
70 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.4 in
Height
55.2 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)
106.3
169
Blueprint Audi S3 (13 - 16)
102.2
167.5
169 in
Length
167.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 180 CDI
Audi S3
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4310 lb
Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.09 %
Audi S3 (13 - 16)

General

Mercedes A 180 CDI
Audi S3
W176
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 180 CDI
Audi S3
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
CJXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
108 hp
296 hp
Audi S3
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
192 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi S3

Performance

Mercedes A 180 CDI
Audi S3
118 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

▶ REPLAY
28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.95 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
28.47 lb/hp
10.95 lb/hp
Audi S3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180 CDI
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
62 mpg
34 mpg
Audi S3
52 mpg
city
26 mpg
71 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
818 mi
Range
488 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
818 mi
488 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
78.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
132.6 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
78.2 kWh
132.6 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180 CDI
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft